Chicago's prestigious Universal Studios was the site for the vast majority
of recording sessions held by United Records there were a few exceptions.
The two United sessions on this album were done in the basement digs of producer
Al Smith. Guitarist Morris Pejoe's sound was distinguished by the bouncy rhythmic
feel of his native Louisiana and a blasting Texas-tinged guitar style. Pejoe
made his first recordings for Checker (Chess' subsidiary). His Gulf Coast
approach was a rarity around Chicago, but guitarist Arthur "Big Boy" Spires's
Delta-driven sound was tailor-made for the city's blues mainstream. Born in
Mississippi, Spires also made his debut on Checker. After listening to this
motherlode of vintage Chicago blues-- all of it unissued prior to its original
Delmark vinyl unearthing --you'll be inclined to agree that Bob Dylan's fabled
"basement tapes" now have some stiff competition! Budget Priced!